Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX
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2012-04-02 4:31 PM |
Master 3486 Fort Wayne | Subject: Asphalt Junkies CLOSED AND GETTING OUR FIX WHEN CAN YOU START: Immediately
STORY: I became a runner about 7-8 years ago when I got my numbers for a cholesterol screening and I knew my weight was too high. I wasn't a huge man, more like 25 pounds overweight and, what I always tell people, "I couldn't carry a basket of laundry up the stairs without getting winded. I began training on a treadmill and later ran my first 5k race at 24:50-ish and 3rd in my age group (small race). I slowly accelerated to longer distances and got sucked into a half marathon and was immediately in love with that distance. Then poor training took over and I re-injured a knee surgery and it caused me to look for some cross training. My PT suggested that I swim and ride a bike and viola......triathlon. FAMILY STATUS: I am happily married to a wonderful and understanding wife of 24 years. We have 2 gorgeous daughters (16 and 18), who MOST DEFINITELY take after their mother. Job: I am a Line Crew Supervisor with a very large power company so my hours can get kind of ridiculous during the storm seasons and when drunks seem to knock poles over. CURRENT TRAINING: I am a very aggressive person when it comes to my training. I train in the neighborhood of 8-10 hours a week throughout the year and take little time off in the winter. I try to take advantage of the off season to pick up gains as much as possible. THIS YEAR'S RACES: I have a very busy schedule for racing in 2012. I am registered for 1 Sprint, 2 Olympic and 2 Half Ironman races. Bot Half Iron races are scheduled for 2 weeks apart at the end of the season. Last Seasons Races: I completed in 3 triathlons: 2 sprints and 1 Olympic. I placed 4th/45 in my age group and 28th/578 overall in the first, and it was this race that I qualified for age group nationals. The second race was a smaller race but I placed 1st/7 in my AG and 5/128 overall. The last triathlon (Oly) I placed 10th/63 and 49/505 overall. The culmination of my season came in October and November when I ran 2 marathons 3 weeks apart in an attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Once the triathlon season is complete I will begin another run focus prior to running Boston in 2013. WEIGHTLOSS: I am at a decent weight for racing but I would like to cut about 5 lbs prior to next season. WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR: I have been involved in competitive athletics for several years and I have learned the hard way that training needs to be done smart. I have sustained injuries that have caused surgical repairs and I have been able to bounce back and get back on track. I have a very strong personal work ethic and I use it both at home, at work and in the sport of triathlon. My wife calls me an "asphalt junkie" and I try to live up to the standard that she has placed before me. However, balancing life and, most importantly, family sometimes can be a struggle and this is where I hope to be able to provide the most benefit. I believe everyone can balance family with training, but it must be done smart and goals need to be established and modified according to those standards. This group will be supported by 3 other Mentors to round out an experienced group of athletes that can provide all the encouragement and training advice any new person may need. The group will have 4 mentors: Jeff, Jonathon Warren and myself. Edited by DirkP 2012-04-06 7:38 PM |
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2012-04-02 6:44 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Pro 3804 Seacoast, NH! | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX WHEN CAN YOU START: Now, like right now. NAME: Jonathan STORY: Grew up in the cold winter/warm summers of VT. I skied my way through high school and mountain biked in the summer. I did little if any running at all after the 8th grade. I have been training and racing since 2009. I'm the most injury prone person you'll ever meet and I have made A LOT of stupid mistakes in terms of training. I'm a busy person. I've always worked hard and am now learning to train hard too. FAMILY STATUS: Gettin' hitched to the fiance in September. JOB: I'm a supervisor of an engineering group. We modernize the nuclear submarines for the Navy. CURRENT TRAINING: Putting in about 8-10 hrs in a week right now. I am running 4-6 days a week, biking 3 days a week and swimming 2 days a week. My schedule is fairly sporadic with planning for the wedding and a new job. LAST YEAR'S RACES: Due to work and injuries, last year was pretty slack for me. I got in a few races and saw some improvement from the previous year. THIS YEAR'S RACES: I have several sprints and olympics on my schedule this year. 1-3 a month starting in May. I was fortunate enough to be selected as part of a team and that motivates me to train smart every day. WEIGHT LOSS: I started out this year wanting to be able to run and race at a certain weight. I'm about 3-4 lbs away from that now. I will continually monitor my weight to make sure I am not gaining, but I do not obsess about it. WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR: I think the number one thing is that I love this sport. I think that it really does bring the best out of a person. Triathlon is not easy at any distance. It shows you who you are and what you are made of. I can help pave the way to a successful year. Although I'm not the best runner in the world, I can bike and swim well and am on track to have the fastest running season yet. I say this because I have learned the hard way...I can help guide you to train the smart way. Sometimes it's a struggle and sometimes it's frustrating, but I never give up. I dare to be great and encourage others that they can too.
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2012-04-02 7:15 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
NH | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX WHEN CAN YOU START: Already started. USERNAME: wbayek NAME: Warren JOB: I'm a software guy who has managed to Peter Principle my way to directorship level. |
2012-04-03 12:22 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Master 2327 Columbia, TN | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX WHEN CAN YOU START: Immediately
USERNAME: JeffY Name: Jeff Yeager STORY: I am 45 years old. I joined the track/CC teams in high school and lived for distance running. Also ran my first year in college until a big injury forced me to stop...at which point I took up bike racing for a few years. After college, I relocated, began my career, got married and pursued weight lifting and martial arts for the next decade and a half. Began dabbling in triathlon again 6 or so years ago, but only for fun. Began training seriously about 4 years ago. I began to get good last year then tore my rotator cuff and succeeded in ending the 6 month rehab period in better shape than I started. I'm looking forward to what this year holds.
Job: Systems Engineer/supervisor. Currently working as the Application Architect for our Oracle ESuite installation CURRENT TRAINING: The plan is roughly 2.5 hrs per day of tri training and strength training an hour per day. But that weight training is a challenge working around the shoulder injury and is a blend of 'strength' and 'rehab'. Weekends ideally have a long run and long bike. 35+mpw running, 3-5 hrs bike, 6-7K swim.
1/07/12 Barabara Stevens (SWIM) Bowling Green, KY Already done
WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTOR: I think that I have a particularly good ability to rehab from, and train around or through injuries. That's one of the biggest challenges for many athletes. I also have developed a rapport with Dirk, Jonathan and Warren such that we make a good 'panel of judges' for issues that may allow for a difference of opinion. |
2012-04-04 8:43 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
Member 37 Starbuck, MN | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX ??I would like to join if there is room.... Semi Newbie |
2012-04-04 8:54 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
Extreme Veteran 868 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX Would love to come back!! Wow Jeff look at all those races! Impressive. I will post my other info probably this weekend |
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2012-04-04 9:03 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
Extreme Veteran 868 Racine, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX This is the mid portion of my swim today am I supposed to be swimming at my fastest for the etire time with a 5 second rest in between each set? MS: 8x50, 4x100, 2x200, all on 20" rest. Hold T-Pace - 5". |
2012-04-04 9:55 AM in reply to: #4129224 |
Master 2327 Columbia, TN | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX Jo63 - 2012-04-04 9:03 AM This is the mid portion of my swim today am I supposed to be swimming at my fastest for the etire time with a 5 second rest in between each set? MS: 8x50, 4x100, 2x200, all on 20" rest. Hold T-Pace - 5". T-pace isn't your fastest pace. It's like running or cycling....it's the average pace of a 20 minute swim race....So if you could swim 1000m in 20 minutes it would be 2:00/100m pace. I'm not really sure of my person T-pace in swimming...but I think it's somewhere around 1:30/100y. Since you can theoretically swim that pace for 20 minutes straight (with all your guts!), then doing that workout set should be easier, or at least no harder, than a 20 minute hard effort swim.
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2012-04-04 11:20 AM in reply to: #4129169 |
NH | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX blbenson - 2012-04-04 9:43 AM ??I would like to join if there is room.... Semi Newbie Welcome, plenty of room. But up a short bio so we can get a feel for your current status. What's your schedule for the season? |
2012-04-04 11:21 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
Pro 3804 Seacoast, NH! | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX Welcome Bobby!! Post a bio up when you get a chance. (similar to the bio we posted) Welcome back JoAnne! Glad to have you. |
2012-04-04 11:23 AM in reply to: #4127393 |
NH | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX JeffY - 2012-04-03 1:22 PM 2012 RACES: All tentative so far, but here is what is up for consideration: 1/07/12 Barabara Stevens (SWIM) Bowling Green, KY Already done Wow, I know you love to race but this is NUTS! Nice to have some xterra events and whatever that adventure event means. |
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2012-04-04 11:47 AM in reply to: #4125576 |
Extreme Veteran 424 Urbana, MD | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX |
2012-04-04 12:02 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Extreme Veteran 1123 Sidney, Ohio | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX Of course I'm in, currently on iPhone so post bio (and new pic) later! On a side note, I just found a new 4 mile route to run during lunch, and I didn't get lost! Now back to work! |
2012-04-04 12:08 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Veteran 498 Redding, CA | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX Heeeeeeeerrrrresssss Jonny! I'm back for another round :)
NAME: John, but my online friends call me Vero JOB: I'm an Engineering Technician. I draw plans for highways, roads, bridges, and retaining walls among other things.
Edited by JonnyVero 2012-04-04 12:14 PM |
2012-04-04 12:22 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Expert 1439 Tallahassee | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX I am very new to this and have a few questions. First I have been looking/waiting for a group to open up. I am still trying to learn to swim, should I wait to learn to swim before I join a group? That is kind of what I'm thinking. Why do people join groups? What is expected from the trainees and the trainers? Anything else i should know. I'm 50, in good shape for a 50 y.o. man. I have lifted weights for years...still skinny though. Ihave been married to my beautiful wife for a long time who is a runner (trying to get her to get a bike). My son is VERY active in baseball and is on 2 teams (city team and travel team) and during the summer goes to baseball camps. I live in FL where it is already HOT, our season is almost over for running and biking but that will be good for the swimming. The good thing is we live in N. FL and the season is just kicking of in N. GA. I have only been biking/running since January. I would like to be able to complete an sprint this summer and maybe an olympic during the fall. I would like a HIM next year...IF that is possible. |
2012-04-04 12:29 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Member 37 Starbuck, MN | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX STORY .. Howdy everyone! I have been running the last few years did mostly 5k's the 1st year for the tshirts (got 20 of them) lol last year mostly for the bib numbers , just started biking last June 2011 because i wanted to try a DU and did pretty well . So this year I thought I would give a TRI a try. STATUS.. Married for about 15 years to wife LuAnn, No kids, but two dogs Gus and Bella. JOB.. Work for the city as the Liquor OperationsManager (Glorified Clerk) lol CURRENT TRAINING..Took some time off this winter.. Now back at it Since Jan. Just worked on getting stronger all over my body. I am running and finally bike again now (I live in Minnesota) and VERY new to swimming ... So most my help will be needed to swim my 1st TRI is in August.I also have a training log here on the site. RACES.. I live in a very rural area of MN so races arent very close most of the time. But I managed to find a 5k or something for every weekend May thru Sept Thats about it I guess, otherwise I am 41 aabout 5'10 and 170 would like to get about around to 160 just stopped drinking POP!! , whew that was a tough thing to quit. Non Smoker Non Drinker. |
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2012-04-04 12:31 PM in reply to: #4129855 |
Master 2327 Columbia, TN | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX KWDreamun - 2012-04-04 12:22 PM I am very new to this and have a few questions. First I have been looking/waiting for a group to open up. I am still trying to learn to swim, should I wait to learn to swim before I join a group? That is kind of what I'm thinking. Why do people join groups? What is expected from the trainees and the trainers? Anything else i should know. In broad terms the 'mentor groups' are for mentoring! Many groups seem to have a more narrow focus such as focusing on one of the particular disciplines more (say swimming), or focusing on those preparing for their first sprint tri, or an ironman. Our group doesn't have any particular specialty defined. We'd love to meet you right where you are. You can offer advice on how to approach learning to swim. No need to learn anything before joining... There's nothing expected of you really beyond participating...asking questions...reporting on your successes and failures....
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2012-04-04 12:36 PM in reply to: #4129668 |
Master 2327 Columbia, TN | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX wbayek - 2012-04-04 11:23 AM JeffY - 2012-04-03 1:22 PM 2012 RACES: All tentative so far, but here is what is up for consideration: 1/07/12 Barabara Stevens (SWIM) Bowling Green, KY Already done Wow, I know you love to race but this is NUTS! Nice to have some xterra events and whatever that adventure event means. Just wondering if I can afford all of the entry fees! The ADVenture race is not a typical adventure race, but it's not a typical triathlon either so I didn't know how to label it. It's a canoe/bike/run race. The bike/run is off-road (as is the canoe obviously!). You do it as a 2 person team. After you finish canoeing you break up and race at your own speed and your 2 finish times are added together for the results. Tons of fun. It's in my home town on my home mtn bike course and put on by my cycling club. It's the race that introduced me to mtn biking. |
2012-04-04 12:38 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Extreme Veteran 424 Urbana, MD | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX WHEN CAN YOU START: Already started. USERNAME: guitarfrk75 NAME: John STORY: Never a competitive sport guy in the traditional sense, but I have ridden and competed horses since I was very young. I currently play a sport called Polocrosse - to dodge some of the inevitible questions, you can read more about it here: http://www.ezpolocrosse.com/what-is-polocrosse/ I started running last year when I was quitting smoking as a way to ease the cravings and loose a little of the weight I'd gained since starting an office job a couple of years before. My community held a mini-sprint tri, so I gave it a go and had a fantastic time. I was a good swimmer when I was younger and used to bike around in pursuit of horses, so things have come pretty naturally, although I'm still slower than dirt! FAMILY STATUS: Married 1 year in May to a very understanding woman who takes my training in stride (although I suspect it's only because I'm not around to mess up the house. JOB: I work for a national hotel chain setting prices and managing some of the more complicated systems we have. CURRENT TRAINING: I'm training about 8-10 hours a week with a run focus for a HM in May. After that I'll be shifting to a bike focus for a protential HIM in the fall. LAST YEAR'S RACES: Just the one mini-sprint 2012 RACES: Frederick Half Marathon - 5/6/12 Cascade Lake Triathlon (Sprint) - 5/13/12 Assateague Assault Triathlon (Sprint) - 6/3/12 Fort Richie Triathlon (Oly) - 8/5/12 --- One Extra Oly, TBD --- Half Full Triathlon (HIM) - 10-7-12 Key West Triathlon (Oly) - 12/1/12 WEIGHTLOSS: I'm down from 210 in the holidays to 195 right now. I'd like to end up below 190 and closer to 185 before my HIM in the fall. WHAT WILL MAKE ME A GOOD MENTEE: All the mentors will get to see the results of their coaching during the last mentor session once my race season starts! Edited by guitarfrk75 2012-04-04 12:40 PM |
2012-04-04 12:39 PM in reply to: #4129901 |
Extreme Veteran 424 Urbana, MD | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX |
2012-04-04 12:42 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Expert 1439 Tallahassee | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX Thanks, I'm in then. What do i need to do now. I currently train 7 - 10 hrs per week but a lot of that is in the gym lifting... I know..I know...I'm still a recovering gym rat. I am taking swim lessons and reading and have just ordered the video on Total Immersion swimming but have not received it yet. I do keep my training log up to date. |
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2012-04-04 1:11 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX USERNAME: DaveL Name: Dave STORY: To help with stress and anxiety my doctor told me to run, I told him I hated running, he told me again to run. So I started running. That was the fall of 2010, I entered a 5km race 1 month later and logged a time of 25min. I bought a used road bike that day. Being a swimmer when I was about 11 I thought “it would all come back to me” 25 years latter so triathlon shouldn’t bee too bad. At least it would be better than running. My “real” sports are whitewater kayaking and snowboarding. FAMILY STATUS: Married for 12 years, 2 kids 9 and 7. Job: At 36 years old I decided to leave sales/training and go into electrical engineering. I am currently working away from home at a nuclear power plant on my Coop position. I also assist in caring for my dad while I am there who is in the final stages of colon cancer. CURRENT TRAINING: is difficult at times – I am away from home 5 days per week. When I am at home on the weekend I feel that I should be with my family and not training. When I am at work I feel that I should be at my parents helping with my dad and not training. Training at this point is as much stress relief as “training”. Last year I topped out at around 34hrs, last month I was around 20hrs but am ramping up. THIS YEAR'S RACES: Enbridge ride to conquer cancer charity ride. Day 1-100miles Day 2-100km. <- this one is HUGE for me, I cant do much to help my dad, I cant fix it, but I can focus my energy to try and help others by raising $2500 for research. Did a 10km casual race a while ago. Maybe another HIM, maybe some trail running races, I would like to do an exterra tri, at least 1 sprint. Tough to plan when my schedule is really up in the air still. Last Seasons Races: First ever HM, First ever Triathlon 2km/55km/13km, a sprint, a swim leg of a relay, another HM and my highlight race Ironman 70.3 Muskoka. WEIGHTLOSS: When I started I was around 185lbs, after a winters worth of training I bottomed out at 168lbs and felt awesome. Then in June 2011 my dad found out he had stage 4 cancer and was essentially given “weeks to months” to live.(but hes still going!) I am a nervous eater and got up to 205lbs 2 months ago. Enough was enough, I am currently at around 195lbs and am on a downward trend again. I would like to get back to race weight but focus is very hard and is going to get harder. Edited by DaveL 2012-04-04 1:13 PM |
2012-04-04 1:24 PM in reply to: #4129855 |
Master 3486 Fort Wayne | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX KW, You can put yourself at ease for all of your questions. The mentor groups are for everyone from a total newbie to people that have much more experience. Below are all very short answers that I or one of the other mentors can address later, right now I am at work and trying to make a quick post.
Other than that, you're ready to go. Now you just have to hang on and enjoy the journey. |
2012-04-04 1:33 PM in reply to: #4129224 |
Extreme Veteran 424 Urbana, MD | Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX Jo63 - 2012-04-04 10:03 AM This is the mid portion of my swim today am I supposed to be swimming at my fastest for the etire time with a 5 second rest in between each set? MS: 8x50, 4x100, 2x200, all on 20" rest. Hold T-Pace - 5". Welcome Dave, Karl and Bobbie, |
2012-04-04 2:26 PM in reply to: #4125576 |
Subject: RE: Asphalt Junkies OPENED and ready for a FIX Wow - go to work for a little while and look what happens! I'm in for round two. Post bio later, got a house full of kids at the moment........ |
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